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Clessen Family History

Clessen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Classen, Lesser, Jessen, Kessen, Riessen, Nessen, Hessen, Lassen

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Where is the Clessen family from?

You can see how Clessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clessen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Clessen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Clessen families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Clessen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Clessen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clessen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Clessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clessen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Clessen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Clessen. For the veterans among your Clessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clessen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1975, in the United States, Clessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Clessen in 1964 was 77, and 87 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clessen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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